($482+) Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 576-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Norfolk, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,344 - $7,861. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $381 - $2,540. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boston and Norfolk. Local movers in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Boston to Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $4,272
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,154 - $5,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,732 - $7,861

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Boston to Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Norfolk, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Norfolk?

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,006 and $3,337. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Boston typically costs about $145/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,265 - $2,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,775 - $3,337

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $95 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $191 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $889 in Boston, MA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Norfolk, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Norfolk?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 576 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, to Norfolk, Virginia, running $463 - $1,301. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $233 - $266
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $463 - $854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $499 - $1,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $617 - $1,301

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $191 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Boston, Massachusetts, usually costs about $889 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 576-mile drive falls between $233 and $266, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $64 and $381 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Norfolk?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Boston, Massachusetts, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Norfolk, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,053 and $1,945.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Boston to Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $934 - $1,748
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,053 - $1,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,537

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $95 - $191 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $889.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Norfolk, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Norfolk, side by side with Boston on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.